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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to education or educational institutions subsequent to secondary school or high school. Canada, US, not-comparable

   "In its revised budget, the government has increased funding for postsecondary education."

Example

More examples

"In its revised budget, the government has increased funding for postsecondary education."

Etymology

From post- + secondary.

Related phrases

postsecondary schoolhigh schoolsecondary school

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